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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.52, 1,275.80 and 510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.52, 1,275.80 and 510.52 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.52 : 1,275.80 = 510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.52/1,275.80 = 510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.52x = 1,275.80 × 510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.52x = 651,321.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,321.42/924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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